MTB Maintainance Course...to do or not to do.

[@Rabubi]

I'm pretty useless when it comes to fixing thing on my MTB - probably because im terrified that I cock something up. So I innevitably end up taking my bike in for silly things and pricey services.

 

My question is; has anyone done one of these courses? And was it helpful i.e does it leave you with all the knowledge you need to maintain your bike yourself?

 

Thanks.

[RockCoach]

Which specific courses are you referring to?

[scotty]

Johann Bornman from Yellow Saddle used to do courses, not sure if he still does.

[rouxtjie]

Rabubi....degree by google bud. I am dead serious. The interwebs is the bomb, if you have an ipad or tablet, park it next to you and google whatever you need done.

[jugheaddave]

Its all avaliable on the net.

[scotty]

Rabubi....degree by google bud. I am dead serious. The interwebs is the bomb, if you have an ipad or tablet, park it next to you and google whatever you need done.

Yup, with sites such as You Tube on the interwebs and that Blue Park Tool book everything is covered.

[dirtrider]

Google , Internet bla bla . There is just no substitute for human interaction . So if you got the time and money do the course .

[Escapee..]

Maintenance

[rouxtjie]

Google , Internet bla bla . There is just no substitute for human interaction . So if you got the time and money do the course .

For me, there is no substitute for trying yourself...get the tools and take the crank off and see what goes on in there, remove the freewheel body, see how it works etc etc...that is how I learn anyway...somebody preaching to me in class will do nada

[RockCoach]

Johann Bornman from Yellow Saddle used to do courses, not sure if he still does.

 

He emigrated I'm told. Think to Scotland...

[fanievb]

Rabubi....degree by google bud. I am dead serious. The interwebs is the bomb, if you have an ipad or tablet, park it next to you and google whatever you need done.

 

Put a little cling wrap over your tablet to prevent "oil spills"

[fanievb]

Johann Bornman from Yellow Saddle used to do courses, not sure if he still does.

 

Not anymore

[Izak]

Bought myself a fairly descent and complete tool kit and have been servicing myself and must say it really has taught me a lot about my bike and also saves a shizzload of money as shop services are bloody expensive these days.

Bought a full bleeding kit as well and manage to bleed brakes etc.

 

One thing I would like to get someone to show me the ropes on is wheel building as I think there is a bit of an art to it.

[Sniffie]

Rabubi....degree by google bud. I am dead serious. The interwebs is the bomb, if you have an ipad or tablet, park it next to you and google whatever you need done.

I learned to do everything on my bike EXCEPT fork and shock maintenance. Rouxtie which site would you recommend for learning basic and more advanced service? (Fox). Where do you buy consumables? (seal kits etc), LBS for me is not an option and omnico, the agents for fox in SA, does not sell directly to public. What oil should be used in the fork?

[fanievb]

I learned to do everything on my bike EXCEPT fork and shock maintenance. Rouxtie which site would you recommend for learning basic and more advanced service? (Fox). Where do you buy consumables? (seal kits etc), LBS for me is not an option and omnico, the agents for fox in SA, does not sell directly to public. What oil should be used in the fork?

 

http://www.thehubsa....x-fork-service/

 

RushSports had a collection of seals at one stage. (i got my RS seals from CWC - special order)

 

edit: thread for oil https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/131707-fox-fork-and-oil-amount-for-lower-legs/

Edited April 23, 2014 by fanievb

[rouxtjie]

I learned to do everything on my bike EXCEPT fork and shock maintenance. Rouxtie which site would you recommend for learning basic and more advanced service? (Fox). Where do you buy consumables? (seal kits etc), LBS for me is not an option and omnico, the agents for fox in SA, does not sell directly to public. What oil should be used in the fork?

Bearing man for bearings....get my fork seal kit from josh on northumberland...Site wise...parktool is normally a good site for the basics but for the rest...google whatever topic. like Servicing a 2013 RockShox Reba RLT. and watch the youtube videos. Some are inbedded in the official manufacturers website and there are normally loads of pds's and readme on shimano / fox / sram

 

oil weight is in the service manual